How to sprout seeds
Sprouts are one of the most nutritious natural gifts from our mother mature to us. Sprouts are economical, delicious and easy to grow and are fully texture, flavors, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. During the first two to three days of sprouting, the nutritional value of a sprout increases dramatically.(READ MORE IN – health benefits of sprouts). Sprouted seeds are excellent sources of vitamin B vitamin C and vitamin E. As the sprout develops, starches are converted into sugar and protein content remains high. Therefore, it is good for our body because sprouts are easy to digest. Given below is the process of sprouting seeds with seeds sprouting chart, required amounts of seeds, method, their soak time and days required in sprouting process so, try to follow these tips for your good.
How to sprout seeds
- Soak seeds for time indicated.( see below)
- Drain off water and turn container to space seed out a bit so they aren’t all in one clump at the bottom (do not apply this step for large seeds).
- Store container in a dark place, like a cupboard, as seeds germinate and begin to grow.
- Rinse 2 or 3 times/ day for the number of days indicated.
- When the sprouts have grown to harvesting size, move them to a sunny spot so the chlorophyll in the leaves can develop.
Sprouting chart for seeds
SEEDS -------AMOUNT-----METHOD------SOAK TIME-------------DAYS
Adzuki Bean
Amount = 1/2 cup
Method = Bag/jar
Soak time = 8-10 hours
Soak time = 8-10 hours
Days = 3-4
Alfalfa
Amount = 2 tablespoons
Method = Tray
Soak time = 3-6 hours
Days = 4-6
Almond
Amount = 2 cups
Soak time = 10-12 hours
Daya = 1-2
Black-eyed Pea
Amount = 1 cup
Soak time = 10-12 hours
Days = 4-6
Brocolli
Amount = 3 tablespoons
Method = Tray
Soak time = 3-6 hours
Days = 4-10
Cabbage
Amount = 3 tablespoons
Method = Tray
Soak time = 4-8 hours
Days = 4-5
Chia
Amount = 2 tablespoons
Method = Clay
Soak time = 2-3 hours
Days = 3-5
Chickpea
Amount = 1 cup
Soak time = 12-14 hours
Days = 2-3
Clover
Amount = 2 tablespoons
Method = Tray
Soak time = 3-6 hours
Days = 4-6
Corn
Amount = 1 cup
Soak time = 10-14 hours
Days = 2-3
Fenugreek
Amount = 1/4 cup
Method = Tray
Soak time = 4-8 hours
Days = 3-6
Garbanzos
Amount = 1/2 cup
Method = Bag/jar
Soak time = 8-12 hours
Days = 3-4
Garlic
Amount = 2-3 tablespoons
Method = Tray
Soak time = 6-8 hours
days = 10-12
Kidney Bean
Amount = 3/4 cup
Soak time = 10-12 hours
Days = 3-4
Lentil
Amount = 1/2 cup
Method = Bag/jar
Soak time = 6-8 hours
Days = 10-12
Millet
Amount = 1 cup
Soak time = 5-7 hours
Days = 1-2
Mung Bean
Amount = 1/3 cup
Method = Bag/jar
Soak time = 8-10 hours
Days = 4-5
Mustard
Amount = 3 tablespoons
Soak time = 4-6 hours
Days = 4-5
Oat Groats
Amount = 1 cups
Soak time = 4-5 hours
Days = 1-2
Pea
Amount = 1 cup
Soak time = 8-10 hours
Days = 2-3
Pumpkin
Amount = 1 cup
Soak time = 4-6 hours
Days = 1-2
Quinoa
Amount = 1/3 cup
Soak tiime = 3-4 hours
Days = 3-4
Radish
Amount = 3 tablespoons
Method = Tray
Soak time = 4-6 hours
Days = 4-5
Rice
Amount = 1/2 cup
Soak time = 6-8 hours
Days = 1-3
Sesame
Amount = 1 cup
Soak time = 4-6 hours
Days = 1-3
Sunflower
Amount = 1 cup
Method = bag/jar
Soak time = 8-9 hours
Days = 8-9
SOME IMPORTANT POINTS
- Almonds will swell, but won’t display shoots
- Use tray method for garlic seeds.
- Chia grows best in a clay dish
- Use tray of soil for sunflower seeds.
- Rinse seeds regularly in order to prevent them from getting spoil.
- prevent them from getting too warm or too cold, and make sure they have an adequate air circulation
- Most sprouts do fine in a mason jar. Some sprouts grow better if raised in cloth bags, in trays, in unglazed clay saucers, or in trays with soil.
WARNING:
- Do not sprout tomato seeds, potato sprouts and the seeds of other nightshades as they are poisonous.
